Nicosia: The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has issued a forecast indicating that a weak low-pressure system will be impacting the region, resulting in mainly cloudy weather with the likelihood of isolated showers and thunderstorms, particularly over the west and north coasts.
According to Cyprus News Agency, the forecast period extends from 1800 on February 17, 2026, to 1800 on February 18, 2026. During this time, atmospheric pressure is recorded at 1009 hPa. Visibility is expected to be moderate and occasionally poor due to the weather conditions. The sea surface temperature is currently 18°C.
A warning has been issued, effective from 1800 on February 17 until 1200 on February 18, for strong winds ranging from 6 to 7 on the Beaufort scale. These southwesterly to westerly surface winds are expected to affect the coastal areas, making the state of the sea rough to very rough and, in localized areas, up to high.